INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

OVERVIEW

ICT, or information and communications technology (or technologies), is the

infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.

Although there is no single, universal definition of ICT, the term is generally accepted to
mean all devices, networking components, applications and systems that combined
allow people and organizations (i.e., businesses, nonprofit agencies, governments and
criminal enterprises) to interact in the digital world.

Information and communications technology (ICT) is an extensional term for

information technology (IT) that stresses the role of unified communications[1] and
the integration of telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals) and
computers, as well as necessary enterprise software, middleware, storage and
audiovisual, that enable users to access, store, transmit, understand and manipulate
information.

ICT's societal and economic impact

ICT is leveraged for economic, societal and interpersonal transactions and interactions.
ICT has drastically changed how people work, communicate, learn and live. Moreover,
ICT continues to revolutionize all parts of the human experience as first computers and
now robots do many of the tasks once handled by humans. For example, computers
once answered phones and directed calls to the appropriate individuals to respond;
now robots not only can answer the calls, but they can often more quickly and efficiently
handle callers' requests for services.

What is Educational Technology?

Educational Technology is the field of study that investigates the process of analyzing,
designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional
environment,
learning materials, learners, and the learning process in order to improve teaching and
learning.

Why is educational technology important?

Educational technology in education is important because it helps today’s teachers to I
ntegrate new technologies and tools into their classroom. Teachers are able to upgrade
and improve the learner-centeredness of their classroom. It enables teachers to engage
their students in unique, innovative, and equitable ways. Teachers are also able to
expand their network and connect with other teachers and educators nationally and
globally.